I agree. A great read. It was especially funny to hear Bucky’s description of Larry when he first started broadcasting UD games. And I didn’t realize that Larry’s first year courtside was my last year as an undergrad. Very interesting stuff.Posted via Mobile Device

An equally great read is the Justine Raterman story. One of the all-time great Flyers and more guts and grit than almost anyone who has played for us in any sport. That game she played against highly ranked X, when her knee was totaled, is a legend in sports, period.

An equally great read is the Justine Raterman story. One of the all-time great Flyers and more guts and grit than almost anyone who has played for us in any sport. That game she played against highly ranked X, when her knee was totaled, is a legend in sports, period.

Loved the Larry and Bucky story, great read. Hats off to Tom Frericks for his professional wisdom and know how. How blessed Larry has been to encounter men like Frericks, Bockhorn, and Donoher.

Remember to enjoy Larry and Bucky while we can.

Bucky Bockhorn

ARLEN 'BUCKY' BOCKHORN
Known as "The Legend", Bockhorn played basketball for Tom Blackburn in the 1950s and went on to a career in the NBA. Tabbed NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season, he also played alongside Oscar Robertson for the now-defunct Cincinnati Royals. Buckhorn has been the color man for UD basketball games for years and teams with play-by-play announcer Larry Hansgen on NewsTalk Radio 1290AM and 95.7FM.

Don Donoher

DON DONOHER
Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.